Premises Liability

Property owners and businesses have a duty to provide a safe environment for people on their property and, if they fail to do so and someone is injured as a result, they may be held liable for the injured person's medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages. A premises liability case might arise against owners of commercial property, private residences, vacant lots, and many other types of properties.

Probably the most common type of premises liability situation is where someone slips or trips and falls due to some defect or hazard on another person's property. A classic example of this would be where a shopper in a grocery store slips on a slippery or wet substance on the floor. Another example would be when people trip and fall on stairs or escalators, or are trapped in burning buildings without adequate means of escape. A property owner might also be held liable if an individual is harmed by the criminal acts of a third person due to a lack of adequate security.

For a property owner or possessor to be held liable, it must have been foreseeable that his or her negligence would create the danger at issue. In premises liability cases, there are often a number of people or entities that may be held responsible for someone's injuries. For instance, if a business rents space from a property owner, both the property owner and the tenant (the business) may be named as defendants by someone injured on the property. In that case, the tenant is known as a possessor of the property, and has a duty to use reasonable care to prevent injury to those on the premises under its control. A possessor might also be a party who manages or maintains the property, such as a management company.

In residential settings as well, landlords may be held liable to tenants or third parties for injuries caused by dangerous or defective conditions on rental property.

If you have been injured on someone else's property due to the fault of another, and are considering filing a claim against the responsible party(ies), there are certain procedural matters of which you should be aware, and which you should discuss with an attorney.

First, Wisconsin has a "statute of limitations," which limits the amount of time one has to bring a personal injury action.  Second, you are required to give notice within a short time frame from the date of the injury. Consequently, it is very important for you to consult with an experienced attorney on Wisconsin law, such as Jerome P Tlusty, Bradley A Kennedy, and Jessica J Tlusty, who have successfully represented many people and obtained just compensation for their injuries. 

To begin the process of your free initial consultation, please call the office at 715-359-3188 locally, or toll free at 1-800-662-5432, or complete the details needed to get started on your claim. The Attorneys are there to help you.

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